A fatal incident occurred on Friday afternoon outside a mall in Fairfield when gunshots were fired, resulting in the death of one teenager identified as Kentrel Miller.
The shooting occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. at Western Hills Mall.
Upon arrival, Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies discovered the victim deceased in the parking lot.
While specific information remains limited, witnesses reported hearing multiple shots, resembling automatic gunfire.
In response to the incident, deputies have marked over 70 pieces of evidence in front of the mall entrance and Nail Palace, signifying their ongoing investigation.
According to family members, the victim of the incident was a teenager.
Mourning alongside a gathering crowd, the victim’s mother and grandmother were present at the scene.
Witnesses relayed that the teenager had recently exited a barber shop and had just stepped outside when an unidentified individual targeted him with gunfire.
Based on witness accounts, the attack seemed to be a deliberate and unexpected ambush.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.